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ABOUT SAMANA PENINSULA
The Samana Peninsula is the newest
eco-tourist hot spot in the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean. A
destination for nature lovers and adventurers. It offers diversity of
attractions; great mountains, long beaches and lively towns bathed by
turquoise waters.
The
exuberance of the area and the variety of natural attractions make it
the preferred choice for those seeking an amazing vacation. Horseback
riding, swimming, snorkeling, diving, and sailing, not to mention the
spectacular whale watching season running between the months of January
and March, are just some of the many activities available in this
tropical paradise.
Samana’s infrastructure is consistently
growing. The latest International Airport “El Catey”, only 40 minutes
away from Coral Stone, efficiently links the Samana Peninsula with
Canada, USA
and
Europe. The new Samana highway, scheduled to open in December 2007, will
reduce the driving time between the
country’s capital Santo Domingo and Samana, from 3 ½ to 1 ½ hours.
Tourist sites in this area include the beautiful “Salto del Limon”
waterfall. Its fresh crystal clear waters form a precious natural
swimming pool you will never forget. For hiking and ecological
activities the national park “Los Haities” is the ideal location.
The town of “Las Galeras”, only 10 minutes
away from Coral Stone, offers spectacular tranquil long white sand
beaches.
At another nearby town called “Las Terrenas”, you can rent quad bikes,
go horseback riding along the beaches, choose between a variety of
multicultural cuisine restaurants, go shopping and enjoy the nightlife .
Find high end shops and restaurants at the newest mall in the town of
Samana, 10 minutes away from Coral Stone. Four exclusive Five-Star
hotels are located in this area. |